• Apr 14, 2020

Pre Purchase Pest Inspection. Why do I need one?

You are about to make a big investment, possibly one of the biggest you have ever made. There are a number of important reasons you should include a pre purchase pest inspection in your budget when house hunting. Importantly you want to make sure you don’t have to spend a lot of money repairing damage on your dream home caused by termites, rodents and other pests.

Other reasons you should consider getting a pre-purchase building pest inspection done before you invest your finances into the property are-:

• The report can be useful to help you negotiate for a lower price for the property with the seller. This is worth considering when the pre purchase report reveals there is some minor work that will need doing.
• You can seek professional help beforehand to inquire about the seriousness of the pest problem and the adverse effects of the same in the near future in case you purchase the property. A professional can also provide you with an approximate amount that you will need to invest to resolve the pest problem so you know exactly how much money you are investing on a whole.
• It helps avoid future regret that comes from purchasing a property without researching well enough to notice more than just visual damage. This is a common occurrence. New home owners fall in love with the home without any consideration of possible unseen damage caused by pests. Only to discover on settlement of the property that they have to renovate the bathroom and kitchen due to termite damage.

A pre purchase pest inspection is money well spent.

I have bought my home, now how do I keep the pests away?

Pest control is the process of managing or removing pests from the house. Pest control services include screening and sealing of openings to avoid entry of pests inside the premises. Pest control is used for killing or repelling attacks of pests such as insects, rodents, and bed bugs. Different types of professional pest control treatments to control or kill pest population comprises chemical, biological, and mechanical.

As a new homeowner there are a number of steps you can take to help prevent termites and other pests from infesting your property. Termites love moist warm conditions so by eliminating or reducing moisture in and around the home and by installing properly functioning downspouts, gutters and splash blocks you will limit the risk of damage considerably. Talk to a qualified pest inspector today.